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Trains from Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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31

train journeys
per day

83

miles (134 kms)

2hrs 16 mins

fastest journey

05:34 / 23:51

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Oxford and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 83 miles (134 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 34 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Oxford and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 16 mins.

Journeys from Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:34
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    08:15
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:31
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    08:50
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:34
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    08:50
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:04
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:31
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    09:50
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:34
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    09:50
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:53
    2 hrs 32 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    10:25
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:58
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:27
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    10:50
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:25
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:04
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    11:25
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:32
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:50
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:34
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    11:50
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:29
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:32
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:32
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    14:20
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    2 hrs 2 changes
    15:30
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:30
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    16:20
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:31
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    17:20
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:34
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    17:50
    Oxford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Oxford to Cardiff Queen Street

About Oxford Station

Station name Oxford (OXF)
Address Oxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:30 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Oxford and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Oxford and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 16 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Oxford and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:51.

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Amenities on trains between Oxford and Cardiff Queen Street can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Oxford & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Oxford and Cardiff Queen Street.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Oxford and Cardiff Queen Street, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.